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Japan experiences hottest July in nearly 130 years

Japan has just recorded its hottest July since 1898, with average temperatures 2.89°C above the seasonal norm, surpassing the previous year’s record of 2.16°C, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The blistering heat follows an already record-breaking June, which was officially......

China and Russia launch joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan

China and Russia launched joint naval exercises on Sunday, August 3, in the Sea of Japan, signaling a deepening military partnership between the two nations amid growing tensions with the United States and its allies. The drills, titled "Joint Sea-2025", began near the Russian port city of......

Japan lifts tsunami advisory after powerful Russian earthquake

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on Thursday that it has lifted the tsunami advisory that was issued following a major earthquake off the Russian Far East coast—one of the most powerful tremors recorded in the region in recent years. “There are currently no coastal areas under......

Trump announces ‘historic’ trade deal with Japan, easing tariffs on cars and rice

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the conclusion of a “historic” trade agreement with Japan that significantly reduces tariffs on Japanese vehicles and opens the door for increased agricultural imports, especially rice, from the United States. “We’ve just finalized......

Morocco and Japan boost rural access to water and agriculture

Over 11,000 residents in Morocco’s rural provinces of Errachidia and Tinghir are benefiting from new development projects funded by Japan. As part of ongoing bilateral cooperation, Japan allocated 1.57 million dirhams to support three Moroccan associations focused on improving drinking water access......

Morocco's lemon revenues soar to $2.7 million in 2024-2025 season

Morocco generated a revenue of $2.7 million from lemon exports, according to new data from the agriculture-focused outlet East Fruit. The revenues were made between the first half of the 2024-2025 season, during which Morocco exported 6,100 metric tons of lemons, the report detailed. This marks the......

Morocco and Japan strengthen fisheries collaboration for sustainable growth

Morocco’s Secretary of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries, Zakia Driouich, convened with Japan’s Ambassador to Morocco, Nakata Masahiro, on Tuesday in Rabat to deliberate on enhancing bilateral cooperation within the fisheries sector. This meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepen......

Japan and Philippines pledge stronger security cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his first official visit to the Philippines since taking office in October, emphasized the mutual commitment between Japan and the Philippines to resist any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or intimidation. During......

Morocco's citrus fruits make a splash in Japan's market

Morocco has officially entered one of Japan's most competitive markets with its inaugural shipment of citrus fruits. This milestone was announced by Foodex, which highlighted the competitive edge of Moroccan agricultural products and their internationally recognized quality. The Japanese market......